Verine Jorgenson

August 7, 2014

Verine Jorgenson, 96, from Ray, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, in a Stanley nursing home.

Verine Adrian Jorgenson was born Aug. 31, 1917, to Emil S. Ingberg and Sena Evenson Ingberg in Wildrose. She grew up in Wildrose, attended school in Wildrose and Ray, and graduated from Ray High School in 1936.

Verine married Kenneth M. Jorgenson, in Epping, on May 31, 1936. They lived in Ray until 1941 when they moved to Alexandria, Va. Kenneth was a master machinist at the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station during World War II. Kenneth and Verine returned to Ray in 1945 and established Jorgenson Machine. Verine was the business bookkeeper. Kenneth died Sept. 9, 1983.

Verine was a member of Ray Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school and was the financial secretary for many years. Her circle was instrumental in establishing Sunset Rest Cemetery Association and Verine was the treasurer for 30 years. Verine was also a Past Worthy Matron of Unity Chapter 117 of Order of Eastern Star, a member of Jolly 16 Homemakers, Ray Senior Citizens, Sons of Norway, American Legion Auxiliary and Ground Civil Air Patrol.

Verine had been a resident of Mountrail Bethel Home in Stanley since February 2008.